There are risks involved in getting a cochlear implant. Inserting a cochlear implant destroys any residual hearing in the operated ear. Thus, one cannot go back to wearing a hearing aid if it doesn’t work out. The standard surgical risks of a cochlear implant are all quite rare. These include bleeding, infection, device malfunction, facial nerve weakness, ringing in the ear, dizziness, and a poor hearing result. For me, it’s been a wonderful experience. Glad I got a second chance!

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